Operations Manager

Pay ranges from approximately $67,000 to $102,000. Starting pay will be based on qualifications, education, experience, and location.

What You'll Do:

* Works under administrative direction and requires advanced level knowledge of state and federal guidelines regarding water and/or sewage treatment plant operations

* Manages operation and maintenance program for large water treatment and wastewater treatment plants for institution employed plus neighboring institutions and surrounding community

* Oversees operation of treatment plant laboratory and chemical and bacteriological testing and supervisors and trains treatment plant staff

* Inspects facilities to determine that all mechanical equipment is being maintained and operated according to regulations

* Makes on-site investigations of inoperable equipment

* Inspects elevated tanks' condition and cathodic protection system, installations of equipment and contractors' work, steam and hot water boilers to determine results of chemical feed treatment

* Evaluates conditions of plants and equipment and instructs resident personnel in corrective action

* Evaluates preventive maintenance program; conducts safety and health inspections

* Prepares safety programs

* Meets with OEPA and Health Department concerning operation of plants

* Consults with district treatment plant coordinators on troubleshooting problem

* Reviews design drawings and specifications for water and sewage plant and mechanical equipment installations

* Develops and writes specifications for new equipment

* Develops and writes maintenance manuals

* Researches, gathers and compiles information for records and reports

* Plans, develops and submits management plans for land application (for disposal of sludge generated at plant) for OEPA approval

* Makes necessary repairs or adjustments on equipment;

* Keeps equipment in stock to make on-spot repairs (e.g., electrical control parts, alternators, coils, printed circuit control cards)

* Attends annual training, meetings and/or serves on committees

Certificate of class at least equal to that required by water system &/or wastewater works classification pursuant to Rule 3745-7-02, Environmental Protection Agency; 24 mos. exp. as treatment plant operator in water &/or sewage treatment plant which included conducting routine laboratory tests on treatment plant flows; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques; valid drivers' license.

* Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above. Note: The official position description on file with the designated agency is to reflect, in the minimum acceptable characteristics, the required technical experience/license. Only those applicants possessing the required technical experience/license listed in the position description are to be considered for any vacancies posted. The vacancy/job posting should also only list the required technical experience/license commensurate with the position in question.

Job Skills: Waste Management, Environmental Services, Technical Documentation, Management, Regulatory Compliance, General Maintenance, Attention to Detail, Oranizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Flexibility and Time Management.